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Caster (or castor) stand (Miniature caster (or castor) stand)
August Herman Wirz
1876
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
August Herman Wirz (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Pewter
Museum Object Number
1972.0251 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Sittig
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Object Number
1972.0251 A
Object Name
Caster (or castor) stand (Miniature caster (or castor) stand)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
August Herman Wirz (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1876
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: One side of handle
Inscription: "*A.H. WIRZ. * PHILADA·", cast
Type: Inscription
Location: Other side of handle
Inscription: "*CENTENNIAL * 1876", cast
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside of base
Inscription: "AHW", incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Pewter
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
6.417 (H) x 3.11 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
16.3 (H) x 7.9 (Diam)